Watch your language surrounding money and avoid saying things like, "I'm so broke," "I'll never make as much money as them," "I can't afford it," "I'm not checking my bank balance because I don't want to know," or "I'll never be able to pay for that."
Bentley-Moore says that by tweaking this negative language and rephrasing these statements, you can focus on addressing your situation as temporary. "I'm using my money for something else right now" feels less damning than "I can't afford it." Changing your language will help to change your money narrative and therefore make you feel less shameful or anxious about your finances.